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Pop: The critical list

Morrissey He seems to have a new enthusiasm for playing gigs, adding dates left, right and centre. Small wonder when he’s selling albums more quickly than at any time since he left the Smiths.Bridlington Spa, Mon; City Hall, Newcastle, Tue; Royal Court, Liverpool, Thu; Guildhall, Preston, Fri

Bestival The Isle of Wight “boutique festival” includes headline turns from the Bees, Basement Jaxx, Fatboy Slim and Zero 7. Further down the bill, a certain amount of dub excess can be expected from the pairing of Lee Perry and the Mad Professor.Robin Hill Park, Downend, Isle of Wight, Fri-Sun 1